1.

I don't think the television's likely to blow up at

any minute. (LIKEHOOD)
2. This car only cost me five hundred pounds.
(PICKED)
3. Someone paid five thousands pounds for the
painting. (WENT)
4. We have made neither a profit nor a loss this
year. (EVEN)

5. In 1967 programs began to be transmitted in

colours. (ADVENT)

6. I find Harold's behavior quite incomprehensible.

(LOSS)

7. The severity of the punishment bore no relation

to the seriousness of the crime. (PROPORTION)

8. I'm afraid our problems are just beginning.

(ICEBERG)

9. In the area, Thailand is much better than all

other countries in football. (SHOULDERS)
10. Thomas was not given details of the company's
new project. (DARK)
11. I was too scare to tell him what I really
thought. (LACKED)
12. The police ended the fighting between the two
gangs by arresting the leaders. (STOP)
13. travelling alone is not just a matter of taking a
good guidebook with you. (MORE)
14. The way he took everything she did for granted
really annoyed her. (BACK)
15. She was so anxious while the results were read
out. (BREATH)
16. The house shouldn't be left unlocked for any
reason. (ACCOUNT)
17. A huge investment has been put into the field
of solar-electricity. (INVEST)
18. Alice was not a confident person, and that was
why she was so shy. (DUE)
19. When I started work, I was so inexperienced
that I couldn't send a fax. (CLUE)
20. What you have been saying is quite irrelevant.
(BESIDE)

21. Please stop criticizing everybody!. (DOWN)

22. We don't expect that the missing climbers have

survived. (HOLD)
23. Helen's report is rather unclear in places.
(LACKING)
24. Everybody in the audience stood to applaud the
actor's performance. (STANDING)
25. Taxpayers had to pay the cost of the
privatization plan. (FOOT)
26. The fact that he will never race again is
something he cannot accept. (TERMS)
27. A government official leaked the story to the
world press. (WIND)
28. Building societies will have to guard against
their rivals. (LAURELS)
29. He is becoming quite famous as an interviewer.
(NAME)
30. He makes sure that he isn't associated with
policies he disagrees with. (DISTANCES)
31. I really don't know what you're talking about.
(FAINTEST)
32. I feel I am not being treated fairly. (RAW)
33. Someone paid five thousand pounds for the
painting. (WENT)
34. You can walk to the station easily from the
hotel. (DISTANCE)
35. Pauline isn't one of the people who know the
secret. (ON)
36. We don't expect that the missing climbers have
survived. (HOLD)
37. You must accept the fact that she has left you.
(TERMS)
38. He was not given details of the company's new
plans. (DARK)

39. Please stop criticizing everybody!. (DOWN)

40. Terry has just insured her life. (OUT)

41. In the end it was discovered that Joe was the

thief. (OUT)

42. I need a calculator to arrive at the total. (OUT)

43. I met your friend David the other day. (INTO)

44. I think you've been overcharged, old son!.

(OFF)
45. I think we should increase the pressure on her
to resign. (UP)

46. I won't allow swearing in my classroom. (FOR)

47. The company was bought up by a large

multinational. (OVER)

48. Your story is different from the facts. (WITH)

49. She feels uncomfortable when people tell her

how beautiful she is. (EMBARRASSES)

50. Don't you remember anything about your

lifetime in London as a child? (RECOLLECTION)

51. Any correspondence from the Canberra office

must be dealt with before other matters.
(PRIORITY)
52. I advise you not to believe what you read in the
papers about me. (RELIANCE)

53. "I don't mind where the money goes as long as

the people are the real beneficiaries". (MATTER)

54. Critics are hoping the new director can bring

some postive changes into the French film industry.
(BREATH)
55. The terrorists attack on the Capital Trade
Center was very much like the 11-9 attack on the
WTO building. (CARBON)
56. It is very difficult to give the exact value of a
table like this, but it's probably worth about $5000.
(FIGURE)
57. Five boys on a motorbike at the speed of
60mph is very likely to end up in hospital.
(RECEIPE)
58. Detectives had stopped working on the
Hornsey murders case three years previously.
(BOOK)

59. He is very good at cooking spaghetti. (DAB)

60. We all want to make him realise that he is not

as important as he thinks. (SIZE)
61. He really disappointed me when breaking the
promise to help me out. (TEETH)

62. He died, having nothing of his own. (NAME)

63. Have a look at this picture. It may help you to

remember something. (JOG)

64. Motorists are jamming the streets as they slow

down to see the wall paintings. (HOLD UPS)
66. Social scientists find it hard to accept that the
fall in the birth rate is responsble for the old age of
our society. (RESISTANCE)
67. Every possible effort was made by the
orphanage to find the boy's parents. (STONE)
68. The minister gave no precise figures about the
casualities. (GO INTO)
69. The new musical has delighted theatre
audiences throughout the country. (STORM)
70. They've been arguing about the motorway
extension for years. (BONE)

71. My father doesn't approve of my borrowing so

much money from a person like John. (VIEW)

72. I like her a lot. (AFFECTION)

73. You look as if something unpleasant has
happened to you. (WARS)
74. It's brillian film. I laughed uncontrolably all
through the way. (HEAD)
75. She finds grammar exercies extremely boring.
(STIFF)
76. I'll have to wait before I know whether he'll
keep his promise or not. (REMAINS)
77. He was so worried that his mind couldn't
function normally. (STRAIGHT)

78. They'll cause a lot of trouble. (CAT)

79. Some people say that there's hardly any

difference between love and hate. (LINE)
80. She can buy anything she wants - She's very
rich. (ROLLING)
81. A rise in temperature in the next century seems
likely. (CHANCE)
82. You must accept the fact that she has left you.
(RESIGN)
83. I just didn't know what to say. (LOST)
84. They arrived at the station with only a minute
to spare. (NICK)

85. They sent him to prison for three years.

(SENTENCED)
86. I don't intend to tell you my plans.
(INTENTION)
87. Tim looks nothing like his father. (TAKE)
88. He watched videos all day. (ENTIRE)
89. I don't think she likes doing other people's
work for them. (OBJECTS)

90. I didn't agree with the idea. (FAVOR)

91. Teaching doesn't suit her. (CUT)

92. I never thought of going by train. (OCCUR)

93. He is very likely to come. (PROBABILITY)

94. The cause of the explosion is still unknown.

(CAUSED)

95. The train is 5 minutes late in leaving. (DUE)

96. The rain was coming down in torrent. (DOGS)

97. Organic vegetables are said to be healthy.

(WONDERS)
98. He is determined to become a doctor.
(HEART)
99. Mary got married without her parents'
knowledge. (UNAWARE)

100. John spent all his time working. (DEVOTED)

101. The desk was too crowded for him to put his
book down. (ROOM)
102. There is no hot water because the centre
heating has broken down. (ORDER)

103. the young man was very embarrassed because

his proposal was turned down. (REJECTION)

104. Find out more about working conditions

before you contact the manager. (UNTIL)

105. She stressed the importance of keeping the

family together. (EMPHASIS)

106. They share a lot of hobbies and interests.

(COMMON)
107. Pandas need a special diet, without which they
perish. (UNLESS)
108. It is roughly estimated that some turtles lay 28
thousands eggs a year. (AVERAGE)
109. It is not worth trying to save endangered
species. (WASTE)
110. Many species of the wildlife are threatned with
extinction. (DANGER)
111. The Prime Minister resigned because of his
sudden illness. (RESULTED)
112. The news of the merger came as a complete
surprise to the workers. (ABACK)
113. Kate has finally accepted that their friendship
is over. (TERMS)
114. William tried to remain impartial in the
quarrel between his two cousins. (SIDES)
115. There is a risk that the black rhino will become
extinct. (THREATENED)
116. She has always had a good relationship with
the children. (GOT)

117. The new plans for the school have been

approved by the authorities. (MET)

118. Don't tell the boss anything about this.

(BREATHE)
119. We have more important things to do at the
moment. (FISH)
120. The accused became very emotional.
(OVERCOME)
121. Naturally, they will deduct points if you arrive
late. (PENALISED)

122. The model's clothes lay all over the floor.

(STREWN)

123. Our new director wants you to call her

"Madam". (ADDRESSED)
124. I can't say I enjoy it when people tear my
writing to pieces in front of me. (HAVING)
125. We'll have to make up our minds by the end of
the week, won't we?. (BE)

126. It's just possible the hotel may need more staff
in the summer. (RULED)

127. Surely nobody likes it when people make fun

of them in public. (BEING)
128. Never forget that the customer is always right.
(BORNE)
129. This school-leaver's qualifications are not
adequate for such a damanding job, are they?.
(SUFFICIENTLY)
130. When she left home, she had to do everything
on her own. (FEND)
131. I'm afraid I'll be a bit late because something
unexpected has happened. (CROPPED)

132. He'll probably get here late; he usually does.

(LIABLE)
133. It's not certain whether I'll be able to pay the
bills this month. (TOUCH)
134. It's impossible to predict how long it will take
to do this. (TELLING)
135. When I make my complaint, I hope that you
will say you agree with me. (BACK)
136. Many people believe that the death penalty
deters criminals. (DETERENT)
137. She was nervous about going to the doctor's,
so I went with her so that she wouldn't be alone.
(MORAL)
138. He offers them more money to encourage
them to do the job quickly. (INCENTIVE)
139. He has always done things to help her in her
career. (SUPPORTED)
140. Many customs restrictions within the EC have
been abolished away. (ON)
141. At the moment I can't afford to buy a new car.
(QUESTION)
142. I assume you are hungry. (GRANTED)
143. I knoe I can convince Dave that I'm right
about this matter. (BRING)
144. Students at the school are not allowed to go
into the Rainbow Disco. (BOUNDS)
145. He has changed his opinion on the house.
(HEART)
146. I treated him in the same way as he had treated
me. (PAID)
147. Mr Pat was completely shocked on hearing the
bad news. (ARMS)
148. Mrs Smith is on a diet and she eats very little.
(BIRD)
149. She was really crazy about him. (HEAD)
150. She bagan to suffer from irrational fears.
(PREY)
151. Who will inherit the estate?. (HEIR)

152. The final version of the plan was quite

different from the initial draft. (RESEMBLANCE)

153. His irresponsible attitute is endangering his

career as a doctor. (JEOPARDY)

154. You should excuse his bad manners, he's only

a child. (ALLOWANCES)
155. The candle fell over and made the barn start
burning. (LIGHT)
156. City-dwellers often get depressed nowadays.
(PRONE)

157. Fortunately, the boat didn't sink. (STROKE)

158. Bill reckoned that his succeess was due to

incredible luck. (PUT)
159. I've considered the advantages and
disadvantages and I've decided not to go.
(WEIGHED)
160. After a while I realised that I've made a
terrible mistake. (DAWNED)
162. I was not sure whether to go with him or not.
(MINDS)
163. Nowadays we often buy goods and pay for
them later. (CREDIT)

164. I sufferd from obsessive and agonising

thoughts. (PREY)
165. The first sign of the disease is a feeling of
faintness. (ONSET)

166. As an antidote to their disaapoitnment, he

bought them ice-cream. (OFFSET)
167. I travel by bus only when I have no
alternative. (RESORT)
169. Don't forget those who are at work on this
lovely sunny day!. (SPARE)
170. The impression most people have of him is
that he is an honest person. (COMES)
171. The incident ruined my chances of promotion.
(PAID)
172. She began to suffer from irrational fear.
(PREY)
173. I can't understand why they are reluctant to
sign the contract. (BAFFLED)
174. There isn't much that Peter doesn't know about
modern art. (GAPS)
175. Bob has a habit of upsetting people
unintentionally. (INCLINED)

176. Martin's habit of taking risks doesn't fit in with

his image as a family man. (COMPATIBLE)

177. John really must attend the meeting.

(CRUCIAL)

178. Sally became known throughout the country as

a result of her popular TV series. (HOUSEHOLD)

179. John made his teacher very angry.

(INCURRED)

180. He used to be a teacher, so he really knows

what it's like in the classrom. (FIRSTHAND)

181. She writes notes on everything that was said at

the meeting. (RECORD)
182. They could not warn people by electronic mail
because that might spread the computer virus.
(FEAR)

183. Jane is likely to be promoted. (CHANCE)

184. The cost of the excursion is part of the price of

the holiday. (INCLUDES)
185. Charles and his brother are exactly alike.
(LOOK AS)
186. What are you thinking at the moment?.
(MIND)
187. What about going to the new film at the Rex
tonight? (WE)
188. You will find me waiting outside the station.
(BE)
189. Scientists are on the point of making a vital
brakthrough. (ABOUT)
190. I work in a factory which has 1,500
employeess. (1,500-EMPLOYEE)
191. Just after solving one problem I was faced
with another. (WHEN)
192. It is my impression that she is enjoying her
new job a great deal. (SEEMS)
193. Mary rang hours and hours ago. (THAT)
194. He is so familiar with his wife that he no
longer appreciates her full value. (GRANTED)
195. Knowledge without common sense is of little
importance. (COUNTS)
196. She is not poor at all; in fact, she is quite rich.
(MEANS)
197. A new house is impossible - we can not afford
it. (QUESTION)
198. The fact that the judge had been involved in
some illegal activities was not revealed until several
years after his death. (LIGHT)
200. The severity of the punishment bore no
relation to the seriousness of the crime.
(PROPORTION)
202. The manager told his staff that he was pleased,
but he could do better. (ROOM)
203. My father is going to be really angry when he
finds out that I've lost the car keys. (WALL)

204. If you don't like the idea then just say so. I
believe you should always speak frankly. (SPADE)

205. We'd get the job finished much quicker if

everyone worked as hard as everyone else.
(WEIGHT)
206. If things go wrong, James, whatever you do,
don't panic. (HEAD)

207. You have said exactly the right thing. (NAIL)

208. His shop has now stopped trading after making

heavy losses. (BUSINESS)
209. He began to do homework as soon as he
arrived home. (GOT)
210. I think you should go by train. (WERE)
211. Cheques should only be accepted with proof of
identity. (NEVER)
212. Most people can understand him when he
speaks English. (UNDERSTAND)
213. Even if we don't like the idea, we'll have to go
with her. (WHETHER)
214. Please go straight to the check - in desk when
you arrive at the airport. (ON)
215. She has extensive knowledge of Ancient
Egypt. (VERY)
216. At the moment I can't afford to buy a new car.
(QUESTION)

217. He unwillingly asked her for help. (TURNED)

218. Unfortunately, all his efforts were
unsuccessful. (NOTHING)
219. Mr. Kenedy received a gold medal for his
service to the country. (RECOGNITION)
220. The effect on these pills only lasts for 3 hours.
(OFF)
221. I need someone to take my place at the
ceremony. (STAND)
222. He gets very annoyed when you criticize him.
(BULL)
223. Tim tried to be like one of his heros when he
was a young musician. (MODELED)
224. The claim to provide the best service in
business, but I think that can be questioned.
(DISPUTE)

225. You should punish him serverely so that others

will be afraid to behave as he did. (EXAMPLE)

226. The boy does whatever his father wants in an

obedient way. (ATTENDANCE)
227. I really reget to have lost the opportunity to
get the promotion. (BOAT)
228. I am sure it will snow tomorrow. (BOUND)
229. Could I stay with you in Chicago for a few
days, John? (PUt)
230. Unexpevtedly, we did not have enough food
for the guests. (WHICH)
231. The reason why the two cars collided has been
unknown. (NO)

232. Our teacher never let us leave the school. (TO)

233. Attendance at the additional evening lectures

is not obligatory fo students. (UNDER)

234. You must keep this door closed at all times

when the red light is illuminated. (ACOUNT)
235. As a reslut of bad weather, there may be
delays on some international flights. (SUBJECT)
237. The offer of a job will only be confirmed
following a sucessful medical examination.
(COMPLETED)
238. It is highly unlikely that the meeting will end
before 8. (CHANCES)
239. When I realized how much it was going to
cost, I changed my mind. (REALIZATION)
240. I didn't feel like doing anything energetic.
(MOOD)
241. Although he was over slept, Clive wasn't late
for work. (UP)

242. I am not trying to make you feel any worse

about this. (WISH)

243. It's whether we'll be able to afford it or not that

I'm not sure about. (WHAT)
244. Jeremy frequently events ridiculous stories
like that!. (MAKE)
247. He talked about nothing except the weather.
(SOLE)
248. As soon as Grandad appeared you could bet
something would go wrong with the television.
(GUARANTEED)
249. Can that film be seen by the general public
yet?. (RELEASE)

250. If we accpet that majority attribute of

industrial societies is achievement, then the laws of
that society must apply to everyone. (GIVEN)

251. It is unjustified to prepurpose that all men are

stronger than women. (ASSUMPTION)

252. In 1939 World War II broke out. (ADVENT)

253. Mr. Bill managed to repair the garage roof
only because his neighbour helped him.
(WITHOUT)
254. Travellers consider themselves superior to
those who lead a more sedentary life. (DOWN)
256. I could tell by the tone of his voice how
serious the situstion was. (HOME)
257. Local residents said they were against the new
traffic scheme. (DISAPPROVAL)
258. Whatever happens, we must avoid adverse
publicity. (COSTS)
259. This is the fisrt time I've seen her in my life.
(SET)
260. It's unlikely he'll be picked for the Olympic
swimming team. (CHANCES)
261. I know I can convince Dave that I'm right
about this matter. (BRING)
262. He is different form his brother in almost all
respects. (BEARS)
263. We wouldn't want to restrict the freedom of
the students in any way. (IMPOSE)
265. I wanted to learnRussian before I visited
Moscow. (WITHOUT)

266. When I noticed it was formal dress, it was too

late. (UNTIL)

267. Don't panic about something so trivial.

(MOUNTAIN)
268. She has always had a good relationship with
the children. (GOT)
269. You'd be better if you had a quiet holiday.
(DO)
270. What Rachel does in her spare time doesn't
concern me. (BUSINESS)
271. Only final-year students are allowed to use the
main college car park. (RESTRICTED)

272. The final version of the plan was quite

different from the initial draft. (RESEMBLANCE)
1. There is little likehood that the television will
blow up at any time.

2. I picked this car up for five hundred pounds.

3. The painting went for five thousands pounds.

4. We have broken even this year.

5. 1967 saw the advent of the transmission of

programs in color.

6. I find myself at a loss to understand/ comprehend

Harold's behavior.

7. The punishment was out of proportion to the

crime.

8. These problems of ours are just the tip of the

iceberg.

9. In the area, Thailand is head and shoulders above

all other countries in football
10. Thomas was kept in the dark about the
company's new projects.
11. I lacked (the) courage to tell him what I really
thought.
12. The police put a stop to the fighting between the
two gangs by arresting the leaders.
13. There is more to travelling alone than taking a
good guide book with you.
14. The way he took everything she did for granted
really put her back up .
15. She held her breath while the results were read
out .
16. On no account / Not on any account should the
house be left unlocked .
17. They invest a big fund / sum of money into the
field of solar- electricity.
18. Alice's shyness was due to ( a/her ) lack of
confidence.
19. I didn't have any clue about how to send a fax
when I started work.

20. What you have been saying is beside the point.

21. Please stop running everybody down.

22. We don't hold out much hope for the missing

climbers.
23. Helen's report seems to be lacking in clarity in
places.
24. The actor was given a standing ovation for his
performance.
25. Taxpayers had to foot the bill for the
privatization plan.
26. He cannot come to terms with the fact that he
will never race again.
27. The world press got wind of the story from a
government official.
28. Building societies will not be able to rest on
their laurels.
29. He is making quite a name for himself as an
interviewer.
30. He makes sure (that) he distances himself from
policies he disagrees with.
31. I don't have the faintest idea what you're talking
about.
32. I feel I am getting / being given a raw deal.

33. The painting went for five thousand pounds.

34. The station is within easy walking distance of

the hotel.
35. Pauline hasn't been let in on the secret.

36. We don't hold out much hope for the missing

climbers.
37. You must come to terms with the fact that she
has left you.
38. It was kept in the dark about the company's new
plans.

39. Stop running everybody DOWN.

40. Terry has just taken OUT insurance on her life.

41. it turned OUT that Joe was the thief.

42. I need a calculator to work OUT the total.

43. I ran INTO your friend David the other day.

44. I think you've been ripped OFF, old son.

45. I think we should step UP the pressure on her to

resign.

46. I won't stand FOR swearing in my classroom.

47. The company was taken OVER by a large

multinational.

48. Your story does not tie in WITH the facts

49. It embarrasses her when people tell her how

beautiful she is.

50. Haven't you had any recollection of your

lifetime in London as a child?

51. Any correspondence from the Canberra office

must take priority (be given priority) over other
matters.
52. I advise you not to place any reliance on what
you read in the papers about me.

53. "It doesn't matter where the money goes as long

as the people are real beneficiaries".

54. Critics are hoping the new director can breathe

life into the French film industry.

55. The terrorist attack on the Capital trade Centre

was carbon copy of the 11-9 attack on the WTO
building.
56. It is very difficult to put a figure/ give an exact
figure on a table like this, but it's probably worth
about $5000.

57. Five boys on a motorbike at the spead of 60mph

is a receipe for disaster.

58. Detectives had closed the book on the Hornsey

murder case three years previously.

59. He is a dab hand at cooking.

60. We all want to cut him down to size.

61. He really kicked me in the teeth when breaking

the promise to help me out.

62. He died with nothing to his name/ having

nothing to his name/ without anything to his name.

63. Have a look at this picture. It may help to jog

your memory.

64. Motorists are causing/ cause hold ups as they

slow down to see the wall painting.
66. There is resistance among social scientists to
the idea that the fall in the birth rate is responsible
for the old age of our society.
67. The orphanage left no stone unturned in their
attempt to find the boy's parents.
68. The Minister didn't go into details about the
casualities.
69. The new musical has taken theatre audiences by
storm.
70. The proposed motorway extension has been a
bone of contention for years.

71. My father takes a dim view of borrowing so

much money from a person like John.

72. I have a lot of affection for her.

73. You look as if you have been in the wars.

74. It's a brilliant film- I laughed my head off all the

waythrough.

75. Grammar excercises bore me stiff.

76. It remains to be seen whether he'll keep his

promise or not.
77. He was so worried that he couldn't think
straight.

78. They will put the cat among the pigeons.

79. Some people say that there's a thin line between

love and hate.
80. She can buy anything she wants - she is rolling
in money.
81. There is a (reasonable) chance that there will be
a rise in temperature in the next century.
82. You must resgin yourself to the fact that she has
left you.
83. I was lost for words.
84. They arrived at the station in the nick of time.

85. He was sentenced to three years in prison/ three

years imprisonment.

86. I have no intention of telling you my plans.

87. Tim doesn't take after his father at all.

88. He spent the entire day watching videos.
89. I think she objects to doing other people's work
for them.

90. I wasn't favor of the idea.

91. She isn't really cut out for teaching.

92. It never occurred to me to go by train (that I
could go by train)./ The thought of going by train
never occurred to me.
93. In all probability he will come (is coming)./
There is a high/ distinct/ strong probability that he
will come (is coming).
94. What caused the exlposion is still unknown. / It
is unknown (nobody knows) what caused the
explosion.
95. The train was due to leave 5 minutes ago.

96. It was raining cats and dogs.

97. Organic vegetables are said to do wonders for

one's health.
98. His heart is set on becoming a doctor/ He has
set his heart on becoming a doctor.
99. Mary's parents were unaware of her marriage.

100.John is devoted to his work.

101.There was no room on the desk for his books.

102.There is no hot water because the centre

heating is out of order.

103.The rejection of his proposal greatly

embarrassed the young man.

104.Until you find out more about working

conditions, contact the manager.

105.She put/ laid the emphasis on the importance of

keeping the family together.

106.They have a lot of hobbies and interests in

common.

107.Unless Pandas have a special diet, they perish.

108.On average, some turtles lay 28.000 eggs a

year.
109.It is waste of time trying to save endangered
species.
110.Many species of wildlife are in danger of
extinction.
111.The Prime Minister's resignation resluted from
his sudden illness.
112.The workers were completely taken aback at
(by) the news of the merger.
113.Kates has finally come to terms with the fact
that their frindship is over.
114.William tried not to take sides in the quarrel
between his two cousins.

115.The black rhino is threatened with extinction.

116.She has always got along (on) well with the
children.
117.The new plans for the school have met with the
approval of the authorities /with the authorities'
approval
118.Don't breathe a word of this to the boss./ Don't
breathe a word to the boss about this.

119.At the moment we have another fish to fry.

120.The accused was overcome with emotion.

121.Naturally, you will be penalised (by having

points deducted) if you arrive late.

122.The floor was strewn with the model's clothes./

The model's clothes were strewn all over the floor.

123.Our new Director wants to be addressed as

"Madam".
124.I can't say I enjoy having my writing torn to
pieces in front of me.
125.A dicision will have to be made by the end of
the week, won't it?

126.The possibility of the hotel needing new staff

in the summer can't ?shouldn't be ruled out.

127.Surely nobody likes being made fun of in

public.
128.It should be borne in mind that the customer is
always right.

129.This school-leaver is not suffieciently qualified

for such a demanding job, is he/ she?

130.When she left home she had to fend for herself.

131.I'm afraid I'll be a bit late because something
has cropped up.

132.He's liable to get here late; he usually does.

133.It's touch and go whether I'll be able to pay the

bills this month.
134.There's no telling how long it will take to do
this.
135.When I make my complaint, I hope you will
back me up.
136.Many people believe that the death penalty is a
deterent against crimes.

137.She was nervous about going to the doctor's, so

I went with her to give her a moral support.

138.He offers them more money as an incentive to

do the job quickly.

139.He has always supported her in her career.

140.Many customs restrictions within EC have

been done away with.

141.At the moment a new car is out of the question.

142.I take it for granted you are hungry.

143.I know can bring Dave round to my way of
thinking on this matter.
144.The Rainbow Disco is out of bounds to
students at this school.

145.He has made a change of heart on the house.

146.I paid him back in his own coin.

147.Mr Pat flung his arms up in horror at the bad

news.
148.Mrs Smith is on a diet and she eats like a bird.

149.She was head over heels in love with him.

150.she fell prey to irrational fears.

151.Who is the heir to the estate?

152.There is no/little/ not much resemblance

between the final version and the initial draft.

153.His irresponsible attitude is putting/ placing his

career as a doctor in jeopardy ( His career has been
put in jeopardy because of his irresponsible
attitude.)
154.You should make allowances for his bad
manners, he's only a child

155.The candle fell over and set light to the barn.

156.City-dwellers are prone to getting depressed

nowadays.

157.By a stroke of fortune, the boat didn't sink

158.Bill put his success down to incredible luck

159.I've weighed up the pros and cons and I've

decided not to go

160.After a while it dawned on me that....................

162.....................We often buy goods on credit.

163. Nowadays we often buy goods on credit

164.I was a prey to obsessive and agonising

thoughts = Obsessive and agonising thoughts used
to prey on me/ make me their prey.
165.The onset of the disease is shown/ marked/
indecated/ characterized by a feeling of faintness.

166.To offset their disppoinment, he bought them

ice-cream.

167.I travel by bus only as a last resort.

169.Spare a thought for those who are at work on

this lovely sunny day!

170.He comes over as an honest man.

171.The incident put paid to my chances of

promotion.

172.She felt prey to irrational fear.

173.Their reluctance to sign the contract baffled

me.
174.There are few gaps in Peter's knowledge of
modern art.

175.Bob is inclined to upset people unintentionally.

176.Martin's habit of taking risks is not compatible

with his image as a family man.

177.It is crucial that John attend the meeting.

178.Sally became a household name as a result of

her popular TV series.

179.John incurred his teacher's anger.

180.He has firsthand experience of the classroom.

181.She kept a record of everything that was said at

the meeting.
182.They could not warn people by eletronic mail
for fear of spreading the computer virus.

183.Jane stands a good chance of being promoted.

184.The price of the holiday includes the cost of

excursions.
185.Charles and his brother look as like as two
peas.

186.What is in your mind at the moment?

187.Shall we go to the new film at the Rex tonight?

188.I will be waiting for you outside the station.

189.Scientists are about to make a vital break

through.

190.I work in a 1,500-eployee factory.

191.Hardly had I solved one problem when I was

faced with another.
192.She seems to be enjoying her new job a
greatdeal.
193.It was hours and hours ago that Mary sang.

194.He takes his wife for granted.

195.Knowledge without common sense counts for

little important.
196.She is by no means poor; in fact, she is quite
rich.
197.A new house is out of question- we can not
afford it.
198.the fact that the judge had been involved in
some illegal activities did not come to the light until
several years after his death.
200.The punishment was out of (all) proportion to
the crime.

202.The manager told his staff that there was room

for (some) improvement.
203.My father's going to go up the wall when he
finds out that I've lost the car keys.

204.If you don't like the idea then just say so. I
believe you should call a spade a spade.

205.We'd get the job finished much quicker if

everyone pull his/ her weight.

206.If things go wrong, James, whatever you do,

don't lose your head.

207.You have hit the nail on the head.

208.His shop has gone out of business after making

heavy losses.
209.He got down to (doing) the homework as soon
as he arrived home.
210.If I were you, I would go by train.
211.Cheques should never be accepted without
proof of identity.
212.He can make most people understand him
when he speaks English.
213.We'll have to go with her whether we like the
idea or not.
214.On arrival at the airport please go straight to
the check-in desk.
215.She is very knowledgeable about Ancient
Egypt.

216.At the moment a new car is out of the question.

217.He unwillingly turned to her for help.

218.Unfortunately all his efforts came to nothing.

219.Mr.Kenedy received a gold medal in

recognition of his service to the country.
220.The effect of these pills was off after three
hours.
221.I need someone to stand in for me at the
ceremony.

222.That you criticize him is like a red rag to a bull.

223.As a young musician, Tim modeled himself

from one of his heros.

224.They claim to provide the best service in

business, but I think that they can open to distpute.

225.You should make an example of him so that

others will be afraid to behave as he did.

226.The boy dances attendance on his father.

227.I really regret to have missed the boat to get the

promotion.
228.It is bound to snow tomorrow.
229.Could you put me up in Chicago for a few
days?
230.Unexpectedly, the food which we had was not
enough for the guests.
231.No one has known about the reason why the
two cars collided.
232.We were not allowed to leave the school by our
teacher.
233.Students are under no obligation to attend the
additional evening lectures.

234.On no account must you open this door when

the red light is illuminated.
235.Due to the bad weather some international
flights are subject to possible delay.
237.Once a medical examination has been
successfully completed, the offer of a job will be
confirmed.
238.The chances are that the meeting won't end
before 8.
239.The realization of how much it was going to
cost made me change my mind.
240.I wasn't in the mood for doing/ to do anything
energetic.
241.Despite not waking up/ getting up on time,
Clive wasn't late for work.
242.I don't wish to make you feel any worse about
this.
It isn't my wish to make you feel any worse about
this.
243.What I am not sure about is whether we'll be
able to afford it or not.
244.It is typical of Jeremy to make up a ridiculous
story like that!
247.The weather is his sole topic/ subject of
conversation.
248.It was guaranteed that as soonas Grandad
appeared, something would go wrong with the
television.

249.Is that film on the general release yet?

250.Given that that majority attribute of industrial

societies is achievement, the laws of that society
must apply to everyone.

251.It is a false assumption that all men are

stronger than women.

252.1939 saw the advent of World War II.

253.Without the help of his neighbour Mr.Bill
could never have repaired the garage roof.

254.Travellers look down on those who lead a more

sedentary life.
256.The tone of his voice brought (it) home to me
how serious the situation was.
257.Local residents expressed their disapproval of
the new traffic scheme.

258.We must avoid adverse publicity at all costs.

259.I've never set eyes on her before.

260.His chances of being picked for the Olympic

swimming team are poor/ slim.
261.I know I can bring Dave round to my way of
thinking on this matter.
262.He bears little/ hardly any resemblance to his
brother.
263.We wouldn't want to impose any restrictions on
the freedom of the students.
265.I did not want to visit Moscow wihtout
learning/ having learned Russian.

266.I did not notice it was formal dress until it was

too late.
It was not until it was too late that I noticed it was
formal dress
Not until it was too late did I notice it was formal
dress.

267.Don't make mountain out of a molehill.

268.She has always got on/ along (well) with the

children.

269.A quiet holiday would do you good.

270.It is none of/ not of my business.
It is not any/ no business of mine.
271.The use of the main college car park is
restricted to the final-year students.

272.There was no/ little/ not much resemblance

between the final version and the initial draft.
Pick up = buy sth cheaply

go=to be bought

break even=have no profit or loss

advent=the fact of an event happening, an invention

being made, or a person arriving (sự xuất hiện)

at a loss to = not to/unable to

out of proportion= không tương xứng

the tip of the iceberg: phần nổi của tảng băng (chỉ
sự việc mới bắt đầu hoặc chỉ lộ 1 phần nhỏ)

head and shoulders above=much better than

keep in the dark= keep secret

lack the courage= be scare/afraid

put a stop to=stop/end

put sb back up= annoy SB

hold sb's breath= be anxious

due to=because of

beside the point= not important

run someone/something down=to criticize someone

or something, often unfairly

hold something out= offer

give a standing ovation= stand to applaud (When

they like the performance a lot)

foot the bill for= pay the cost of

come to terms with=to gradually accept a sad

situation
get wind of=to hear a piece of information that
someone else was trying to keep secret
rest on Sb's laurel=to be satisfied with their
achievements

make a name for = become famous

distance oneself from=to become or seem less

involved or connected with something

not have a faintest idea=not know

a raw deal=bad or unfair treatment

within easy walking distance of=within striking

distance of=near
let sb in on sth=to tell someone about something
that is secret

come to terms with=to gradually accept a sad

situation

be kept in the dark= be secret

take out=to arrange to get something from a

company, bank

work something out=to do a calculation to get an

answer to a mathematical question

run into=meet inexpectedly

rip off=to cheat someone by making them pay too

much money for something

step up=to increase

stand for=accept

take over=to get control of a company

tie in WITH=connect with

have recollection of=remember

place reliance on=believe

breathe life into= bring new ideas and energy to

something

carbon copy= much alike

put a figure=give an exact figure=give the exact

value

receipe for: an idea, situation, or method that is

likely to result in something

close the book on= stop working

a dad hand=expert

cut him down to size=to show someone that they

are not as clever or important as they think

kick sb in the teeth=treats sb badly and unfairly

with nothing/ having nothing/ without anything to

his name

jog sb's memory=cause sb to remember

hold ups=traffic jam

leave no stone unturned=do everything you can

take sb by storm=to be suddenly extremely

successful in a place or popular with someone

a bone of contention=controversial issue

takes a dim view of = not approve

have a lot of affection for =like a lot

laugh my head/heart off = can't help laughing

bore sb stiff=make sb bored

think straight= think clearly

put the cat among the pigeons=do something that

causes trouble
a thin line=a very small difference between two
things

roll in money=very rich

resgin yourself to=accept something unpleasant or

undesirable =come to terms with
be lost for words=not know what to say
in the nick of time=At the last minute (other
phrases: At the eleventh hour; Just in time; Just
before the deadline; With seconds to spare; In the
final hour; At the critical moment; In the closing
moments; On the brink of disaster; Saved by the
bell)

take after=look like=resemble

favor of=approving of (other phrases: Supportive

of;Approving of; In agreement with; Endorsing;
Backing; Advocating for; On the side of; Showing
preference for; Taking the stance of)

cut out for=Suited for

do wonders for=have a positive and beneficial

effect

set sb's heart on=have a strong desire for

out of order=be broken

put/ lay the emphasis on =put the importance of

(Put the focus on;Give weight to;Give prominence
to)

take aback=surprise

come to terms with=to gradually accept a sad

situation

take sides in=Take a stand for

meet with the approval of= be approved

breathe a word=tell

have another fish to fry=have another matter to do

be borne in mind=remember

fend for oneself=take care of oneself without any

external help
something cropped up =something unexpected has
happened

liable to=likely to do something, often negative

touch and go=uncertain

back sb up=approve sb

Give sb a moral support=provide emotional

encouragement

out of bounds=be prohibited

paid sb back in sb's own coin=Treat sb as they

treated you
head over heels=Madly (in love)

set light to=burn

be prone to= have a tendency to

By a stroke of fortune=fortunately

put his success down to=explain something to a

particular cause or reason

weigh up=consider

It dawn on me=I suddenly realize

as a last resort=no other alternative

Spare a thought for=remember

put paid to=ruin

feel prey to=become a victim of , suffer from

be inclined to=have the habit of

become a household name= be famous

incur=become subject to something

stand a good chance of =be likely to be

in your mind= you are thinking

on the point of=about to

out of question=not possible

come to the light=be revealed

out of (all) proportion= inadequate or inappropriate

go up the wall=become extremely angry

call a spade a spade=speak directly and honestly

pull his weight=contribute an equal amount of

effort

lose your head=become panic

hit the nail on the head= do sth exactly right

get down to=begin

out of the question=impossible

turn to=seek help

come to nothing=not successful

stand in for=substitute

red rag to a bull=something that is likely to provoke

sb

make an example of=punish

miss the boat=lose the opportunity

put sb up=give sb accomodation

in the mood for sth=unwilling to do sth
look down on= have a condescending attitude
towards someone
brought home to =make something clear or
understandable to

set eyes on=see for the first time

bring sb round=convince sb

impose restrictions =restrict